GOUT
Gout occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of uric acid and its excretion. This can occur either because too much is produced or because there are problems with its excretion. When the uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, it lead to acute inflammation. The attacks are usually recurrent and most commonly affect the elbow, knee, hand, foot, ankle, arm ,shoulder and especially the base of the big toe.
Causes of Gout
Cause is due to a high level of uric acid in the blood due. This is due to increased production of uric acid or decreased elimination of uric acid by the kidneys.
Physiological stress, such as occurs following surgery or the use of diuretics, may precipitate an attack. This disorder occurs over 90% of the time in men, there is frequently a family history of gout and the affected individual is usually over 40 years of age.
Signs and Symptoms of Gout
Symptoms of gout include the sudden onset of severe pain in an inflamed joint. The involved joints appear red, hot, swollen, tender.
Systemic signs, such as fever, may occur. The symptoms usually gradually subside over a week or two.
Sometimes, chronic accumulation of uric acid will produce bumps on the skin, called tophi. These occur most commonly on the ear.
Homoeopathy does have long lasting treatment, better than allopathic medicines, which has only one medicine which result in side effects after a prolong period of use. homoeopathic medicines are safe and without side effects.
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